“Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1.”

By Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) · Posted 3 Jul 2026 · checked 24 Oct 2026 · 95% confidence

Stating the obvious: this one doesn't count towards the Accountability Score.

What they posted

Wow!!!!! 2-1 Portugal.. brilliant header by Ramos… 🔥🔥

Why it's Truth

AP News, Reuters, BBC Sport, Sky Sports, ESPN, and the official FIFA match page all confirm Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 on July 2.

Sources

• AP News
• BBC Sport
• Reuters
• Sky Sports
• ESPN
• FIFA
• The Athletic